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Jefferson County responsible for 30th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jefferson County taxpayers paid the 30th largest sum in sales taxes in April, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $664,293 in sales taxes during April.

The county ranked 31st in the Prairie State the month before, with $559,814 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Jefferson County residents in April came from the Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

April Jefferson County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [49.7%]Countywide Sales Tax [29.8%]County Sales Tax [20.5%]

April Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Jefferson County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$330,05021.3%
Countywide Sales Tax$198,05922.6%
County Sales Tax$136,1838%

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